Phonics Flower Sticks

I like to have quick and easy ways for students to practice reading words. Worksheets can be handy, but they are pretty limited in actually providing students with sufficient reading practice. Flower Sticks are simple to make and allow for repetitive practice. Whether I use the Flower Stick pages with a lesson or as a center activity, students are able to practice reading the words multiple times and even get support from peers if they need it. Flower Sticks can also be used as a quick assessment. If students create their own Flower Sticks then they can take them home and read the words to family members.

Students seem to enjoy the Flower Sticks and take interest in reading the words. I'm not really sure why. I don't know if it is the working with a partner, or just seeing how many Flower Sticks they can read. I guess as long as they are reading, I won't bother to question it.

If you are interested in checking out the Flower Sticks, please feel free to visit my teacher's store. There are three different packets available; Short Vowel Flower Sticks, Silent "e" Flower Sticks, and Vowel Team Flower Sticks.

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Short-Vowel-Flower-Sticks-1205068
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Silent-e-Flower-Sticks-1205090
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Vowel-Team-Flower-Sticks-1205106